Casa Azul Airbnb Guidebook
Food Scene - Bayview/Walker's Point/Third Ward
One of our favorite things about Milwaukee is that there is no shortage of amazing restaurants to checkout and places to grab drinks!
Here you'll find a list of some of our favorite places to brunch, lunch, eat dinner and have drinks. I've kept the list local to the Bayview area but have also include a few recommendations for Walker's Point and Third Ward as it is easy to get there by Uber/Car.
If you are looking for something specific/different than what you see on this list, do not hesitate to reach out. We are happy to provide guidance/recommendations!
Luke & Bri
Cafe India Bay View
2201 S Kinnickinnic AveA favorite for Indian Cuisine located in Bayview.
Favorite Traditional Italian Restaurant located in Bayview. Small area for outdoor seating. Reservations Recommended!
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Tenuta's Italian Restaurant
2995 S Clement AveFavorite Traditional Italian Restaurant located in Bayview. Small area for outdoor seating. Reservations Recommended!
A great spot for woodfire pizza located in Bayview. Santino's has a great patio and also has Bocce Ball! Reservations Recommended!
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Santino's Little Italy
352 E Stewart StA great spot for woodfire pizza located in Bayview. Santino's has a great patio and also has Bocce Ball! Reservations Recommended!
Arguably the best sushi in the city. :) Great vibe inside - does not disappoint! They offer classic maki, teriyaki, nigiri/sashimi, ramen and more. Located in Bayview - Reservations Recommended!
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Hungry Sumo
2663 S Kinnickinnic AveArguably the best sushi in the city. :) Great vibe inside - does not disappoint! They offer classic maki, teriyaki, nigiri/sashimi, ramen and more. Located in Bayview - Reservations Recommended!
Seasonal American cuisine, great vibe, awesome cocktails! Has outdoor patio seating located in Bayview. Reservations Recommended!
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Goodkind
2457 S Wentworth AveSeasonal American cuisine, great vibe, awesome cocktails! Has outdoor patio seating located in Bayview. Reservations Recommended!
This is the place for those with food allergies! Lazy Susan offers a GF menu and many DF options as well. American fare - rotating menu. Located in Bayview. Reservations Recommended!
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Lazy Susan MKE
2378 S Howell AveThis is the place for those with food allergies! Lazy Susan offers a GF menu and many DF options as well. American fare - rotating menu. Located in Bayview. Reservations Recommended!
Traditional Mexican restaurant with the BEST steak. Add it to your tacos, burritos, etc, it will not disappoint! Don't forget to try the salsa but watch out, it's spicy. Located in Bayview
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Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant
2317 S Howell AveTraditional Mexican restaurant with the BEST steak. Add it to your tacos, burritos, etc, it will not disappoint! Don't forget to try the salsa but watch out, it's spicy. Located in Bayview
Another great Mexican restaurant option located in Bayview. The fun and colorful decor, pleasant waitstaff, locally sourced ingredients, and excellent vegan and gluten free options.
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Café Corazón
3129 N Bremen StAnother great Mexican restaurant option located in Bayview. The fun and colorful decor, pleasant waitstaff, locally sourced ingredients, and excellent vegan and gluten free options.
Great casual dining place with American fare and a great selection of beers. Try the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich! They also have a patio for outdoor seating. Located in Bayview.
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Palomino Bar
2491 S Superior StGreat casual dining place with American fare and a great selection of beers. Try the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich! They also have a patio for outdoor seating. Located in Bayview.
A great option for breakfast/brunch, lunch or dinner! Awesome comfort food, great pies and has a back patio for outdoor dining. Don't forget to try their fish fry! Located in Bayview.
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Honeypie
2569 S Kinnickinnic AveA great option for breakfast/brunch, lunch or dinner! Awesome comfort food, great pies and has a back patio for outdoor dining. Don't forget to try their fish fry! Located in Bayview.
A sister restaurant/cafe to Honeypie. Large patio for seating, close to lake and Airbnb. You can stop here for coffee, breakfast sandwiches, bakery items, lunch or a cocktail! Located in Bayview.
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SmallPie
2504 E Oklahoma AveA sister restaurant/cafe to Honeypie. Large patio for seating, close to lake and Airbnb. You can stop here for coffee, breakfast sandwiches, bakery items, lunch or a cocktail! Located in Bayview.
Great cafe down the road from Casa Azul. You can grab coffee, breakfast sandwiches or a quick bite to eat for lunch. Located in Bayview.
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Sprocket Cafe
3385 S Kinnickinnic AveGreat cafe down the road from Casa Azul. You can grab coffee, breakfast sandwiches or a quick bite to eat for lunch. Located in Bayview.
If you're looking for something different, try Three Brothers, a low-key restaurant offering Serbian cuisine & wine! Located in Bayview.
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Three Brothers
2414 S St Clair StIf you're looking for something different, try Three Brothers, a low-key restaurant offering Serbian cuisine & wine! Located in Bayview.
Recommended for breakfast/brunch, lunch & dinner. European-style cafe featuring a huge menu of Belgian & Dutch beers & eats plus courtyard seating.They have a ton of space so if you forgot to make reservations, this might be the place to go! Located in Bayview.
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Centraal Grand Café and Tappery
2306 S Kinnickinnic AveRecommended for breakfast/brunch, lunch & dinner. European-style cafe featuring a huge menu of Belgian & Dutch beers & eats plus courtyard seating.They have a ton of space so if you forgot to make reservations, this might be the place to go! Located in Bayview.
Caribbean Restaurant located in Bayview. Try the Mofongo Rellenos, fried green plantains stuffed chicken, shrimp, fish, or lobster cooked in Caribbean creole sauce topped with pork skins and cilantro. The music is generally loud but fun atmosphere with friendly owner/staff!
Sabor Tropical
2258 S Kinnickinnic AveCaribbean Restaurant located in Bayview. Try the Mofongo Rellenos, fried green plantains stuffed chicken, shrimp, fish, or lobster cooked in Caribbean creole sauce topped with pork skins and cilantro. The music is generally loud but fun atmosphere with friendly owner/staff!
A dimly lit, romantic locale offering upscale Latin American dishes, plus cocktails. Check their website for live music schedule. They also have outdoor dining available. Located in Bayview!
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C-viche
2165 S Kinnickinnic AveA dimly lit, romantic locale offering upscale Latin American dishes, plus cocktails. Check their website for live music schedule. They also have outdoor dining available. Located in Bayview!
One of my favorite local brunch spots. Cozy place for Mexican-style brunch/lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended. Located in Bayview!
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Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery
3216 S Howell AveOne of my favorite local brunch spots. Cozy place for Mexican-style brunch/lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended. Located in Bayview!
Known for their full menu of sausages. This is a casual dining spot where you can grab an appetizer, sausage and cocktail. Located in Bayview.
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The Vanguard
2659 S Kinnickinnic AveKnown for their full menu of sausages. This is a casual dining spot where you can grab an appetizer, sausage and cocktail. Located in Bayview.
Amazing farm-to-table restaurant located in Walker's Point. Known for sourcing fresh, seasonal produce and ingredients from local farms and producers. Reservations required.
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Odd Duck
939 S Kinnickinnic AveAmazing farm-to-table restaurant located in Walker's Point. Known for sourcing fresh, seasonal produce and ingredients from local farms and producers. Reservations required.
Asian fusion cuisine in a stylish yet relaxed setting right in the heart of Milwaukee’s Third Ward. Try the dim sum and dumplings or the popular DanDan Noodles (ground pork with chili oil). Reservations recommended.
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DanDan
360 E Erie StAsian fusion cuisine in a stylish yet relaxed setting right in the heart of Milwaukee’s Third Ward. Try the dim sum and dumplings or the popular DanDan Noodles (ground pork with chili oil). Reservations recommended.
The cutest restaurant located in Third Ward. Cavas serves Latin American dishes (empanadas, paella, etc) and offers a riverside terrace. Reservations recommended as this place is very small!
Cavas
401 East Erie StreetThe cutest restaurant located in Third Ward. Cavas serves Latin American dishes (empanadas, paella, etc) and offers a riverside terrace. Reservations recommended as this place is very small!
My absolute favorite restaurant in the city! A rustic-chic spot that is perfect for a special night. They have a changing menu of American plates along with great cocktails and beer. Try one of their in-house made/locally sourced charcuterie boards! Morel also has a beautiful back patio to enjoy during those beautiful summer nights. Located in Walker's Point. Reservations recommended.
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Morel
430 S 2nd StMy absolute favorite restaurant in the city! A rustic-chic spot that is perfect for a special night. They have a changing menu of American plates along with great cocktails and beer. Try one of their in-house made/locally sourced charcuterie boards! Morel also has a beautiful back patio to enjoy during those beautiful summer nights. Located in Walker's Point. Reservations recommended.
My favorite coffee/cafe located just down the street from Casa Azul Airbnb! They also offer woodfire pizza 4PM-close Mon-Fri.
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Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
2920 S Kinnickinnic AveMy favorite coffee/cafe located just down the street from Casa Azul Airbnb! They also offer woodfire pizza 4PM-close Mon-Fri.
Great indoor market offering a variety of cuisines, wine bar, coffee, sweet treats, and local Milwaukee goods. Try dining at St. Paul's Fish Market and then grabbing a drink at Tiki located on the East end of the Market (outside). MPM is located in the Third Ward.
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Milwaukee Public Market
Great indoor market offering a variety of cuisines, wine bar, coffee, sweet treats, and local Milwaukee goods. Try dining at St. Paul's Fish Market and then grabbing a drink at Tiki located on the East end of the Market (outside). MPM is located in the Third Ward.
Steny's is known for its awesome wings and bloody mary's! They have an expansive menu to choose from and also offer shuttle service to and from major events such as the Brewer's Game!
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Steny's Tavern & Grill
800 S 2nd StSteny's is known for its awesome wings and bloody mary's! They have an expansive menu to choose from and also offer shuttle service to and from major events such as the Brewer's Game!
Irish Pub located in Walker's point. Fun atmosphere and a go-to to watch sports. They also offer free shuttle service to a from major events such as Brewer's Games.
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O'Lydias
338 S 1st StIrish Pub located in Walker's point. Fun atmosphere and a go-to to watch sports. They also offer free shuttle service to a from major events such as Brewer's Games.
Milwaukee’s first food truck park opened in 2019 with a diverse array of vendors, a tavern and outdoor and indoor seating. Located in Walker's Point.
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Zócalo Food Park
636 S 6th StMilwaukee’s first food truck park opened in 2019 with a diverse array of vendors, a tavern and outdoor and indoor seating. Located in Walker's Point.
A true dive bar located in Bayview minutes from Casa Azul Airbnb. Very fun atmosphere!
Trailer Park Tavern
2989 South Kinnickinnic AvenueA true dive bar located in Bayview minutes from Casa Azul Airbnb. Very fun atmosphere!
Located minutes from Casa Azul Airbnb. Casual bar/lounge with pool tables and other games.
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Lee's Luxury Lounge
2988 S Kinnickinnic AveLocated minutes from Casa Azul Airbnb. Casual bar/lounge with pool tables and other games.
Wine Bar located in Bayview offering sustainably made wines from around the world, a few cocktails of distinction, and seasonal beers. This is a go-to if you are a wine lover!
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Voyager
422 E Lincoln AveWine Bar located in Bayview offering sustainably made wines from around the world, a few cocktails of distinction, and seasonal beers. This is a go-to if you are a wine lover!
American Craft Beer Bar located in Bayview with over 60 beers on draft!
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Sugar Maple
441 E Lincoln AveAmerican Craft Beer Bar located in Bayview with over 60 beers on draft!
Local Bayview Tavern offering craft beer, wine & cocktails in a modern-rustic space with live music & a roomy patio/outdoor seating.
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The Tonic Tavern
2335 S Kinnickinnic AveLocal Bayview Tavern offering craft beer, wine & cocktails in a modern-rustic space with live music & a roomy patio/outdoor seating.
Gastropub in a 1930's bathhouse with lake view gardens, beers & a family menu.
Hours:
M - Closed
Tu - Closed
Wed - 4-9PM
TH - 4-9PM
FRI - 4-9PM
SAT - 11AM-9PM
SUN - 11AM-9PM
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South Shore Terrace
2900 S Shore DrGastropub in a 1930's bathhouse with lake view gardens, beers & a family menu.
Hours:
M - Closed
Tu - Closed
Wed - 4-9PM
TH - 4-9PM
FRI - 4-9PM
SAT - 11AM-9PM
SUN - 11AM-9PM
Steakhouse with top-notch service, comfortable yet elegant surroundings, tasty classic cocktails, and high-quality meats cooked to your specifications. Approximately 13 minute drive from Casa Azul Airbnb.
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Five O'Clock Steakhouse
2416 W State StSteakhouse with top-notch service, comfortable yet elegant surroundings, tasty classic cocktails, and high-quality meats cooked to your specifications. Approximately 13 minute drive from Casa Azul Airbnb.
Trendy, upscale steakhouse serving classic fare with an extensive wine list in a dark, contemporary setting.The lobster mashed potatoes are a must! Located in downtown Milwaukee.
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Carnevor
718 N Milwaukee StTrendy, upscale steakhouse serving classic fare with an extensive wine list in a dark, contemporary setting.The lobster mashed potatoes are a must! Located in downtown Milwaukee.
Arguably the best bar food. Located in Walker's point their crispy Brussel sprouts, cheese curds and wings are top notch!
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Camino
434 S 2nd StArguably the best bar food. Located in Walker's point their crispy Brussel sprouts, cheese curds and wings are top notch!
Butcher shop & cafe offering sustainable meats. Check out their amazing sandwiches!
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Bavette La Boucherie
217 E Menomonee StButcher shop & cafe offering sustainable meats. Check out their amazing sandwiches!
If you've had your fill of cheese curds and beer, stop by Karma Cafe for a refreshing and healthy smoothie or açaí bowl! Located in Bayview.
Karma Cafe & Smoothie Bar
2434 South Kinnickinnic AvenueIf you've had your fill of cheese curds and beer, stop by Karma Cafe for a refreshing and healthy smoothie or açaí bowl! Located in Bayview.
Awesome Asian restaurant located in the Third Ward with Thai, Japanese, Lao & Vietnamese dishes on the menu. Their dumplings are the best around - they take 25 minutes to make so get your order in right away!
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Lucky Ginger
221 N Water StAwesome Asian restaurant located in the Third Ward with Thai, Japanese, Lao & Vietnamese dishes on the menu. Their dumplings are the best around - they take 25 minutes to make so get your order in right away!
Fine dining restaurant located in Bayview. They offer a rotating seasonal menu with the freshest ingredients! Original 1893 bar, where you can enjoy a craft cocktail, or 3! :)
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The White House
2900 S Kinnickinnic AveFine dining restaurant located in Bayview. They offer a rotating seasonal menu with the freshest ingredients! Original 1893 bar, where you can enjoy a craft cocktail, or 3! :)
Neighborhoods
Young and trendy Bay View has a buzzing dining and bar scene, with diverse global restaurants and low-key pubs serving beer and craft cocktails. Kinnickinnic Avenue is the main strip, dotted with fashion boutiques, thrift stores and record shops. Over by the lake, South Shore Park is popular for picnics and has beaches and a seasonal beer garden.
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Bay View
Young and trendy Bay View has a buzzing dining and bar scene, with diverse global restaurants and low-key pubs serving beer and craft cocktails. Kinnickinnic Avenue is the main strip, dotted with fashion boutiques, thrift stores and record shops. Over by the lake, South Shore Park is popular for picnics and has beaches and a seasonal beer garden.
Historic Third Ward is one of the city’s creative hubs, home to art galleries and studios in former warehouses, and performing arts venues like the Broadway Theater Center. Restaurants are upscale and trendy, and patio dining is popular. Indie boutiques sell fashion and homeware, while the indoor Milwaukee Public Market has produce, cheese and fish vendors. Henry W. Maier Festival Park hosts events and concerts.
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Historic Third Ward
Historic Third Ward is one of the city’s creative hubs, home to art galleries and studios in former warehouses, and performing arts venues like the Broadway Theater Center. Restaurants are upscale and trendy, and patio dining is popular. Indie boutiques sell fashion and homeware, while the indoor Milwaukee Public Market has produce, cheese and fish vendors. Henry W. Maier Festival Park hosts events and concerts.
Walker’s Point is a diverse neighborhood known for its nightlife scene, which includes LGBT bars and Latin clubs. Craft breweries and distilleries with on-site bars and taprooms are housed in industrial spaces, while the restaurant scene includes plenty of Mexican eateries, trendy American bistros and locavore brunch spots. The Allen-Bradley Clock Tower is a city icon, featuring a large 4-sided clock.
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Walker's Point
Walker’s Point is a diverse neighborhood known for its nightlife scene, which includes LGBT bars and Latin clubs. Craft breweries and distilleries with on-site bars and taprooms are housed in industrial spaces, while the restaurant scene includes plenty of Mexican eateries, trendy American bistros and locavore brunch spots. The Allen-Bradley Clock Tower is a city icon, featuring a large 4-sided clock.
Local Golf Course
Lakefront park with a beach, 18-hole golf course & hiking trails winding through woods & ravines.
Grant Park Golf Course
100 Hawthorne AveLakefront park with a beach, 18-hole golf course & hiking trails winding through woods & ravines.
X Golf Brookfield
12565 West Feerick StreetGolf Simulator!
Sightseeing
Totaling just two miles, Seven Bridges trail treats hikers to a unique ecological area with ravines lined with Lannon stone paths, azure views of Lake Michigan, abundant wildflowers, and shady woodlands. The trail features 10 bridges and many stairways, constructed by the WPA almost 100 years ago, leading to a secluded beach area. Closed in winter due to icy conditions and numerous unshoveled staircases.
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Seven Bridges Trail
Seven Bridges TrailTotaling just two miles, Seven Bridges trail treats hikers to a unique ecological area with ravines lined with Lannon stone paths, azure views of Lake Michigan, abundant wildflowers, and shady woodlands. The trail features 10 bridges and many stairways, constructed by the WPA almost 100 years ago, leading to a secluded beach area. Closed in winter due to icy conditions and numerous unshoveled staircases.
The Oak Leaf Trail is a multi-use trail system with over 135 miles of trail for cycling, roller blading, walking, birding and running around Milwaukee County. Nearly a quarter of the trail hugs the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. The trail system is mostly smooth asphalt, with dozens of easily accessed connections that take you just about anywhere in the Milwaukee metro area. Portions of the trail are on Milwaukee County parkways, shared with traffic, and some sections use municipal streets.
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Oak Leaf Trail
Oak Leaf TrailThe Oak Leaf Trail is a multi-use trail system with over 135 miles of trail for cycling, roller blading, walking, birding and running around Milwaukee County. Nearly a quarter of the trail hugs the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. The trail system is mostly smooth asphalt, with dozens of easily accessed connections that take you just about anywhere in the Milwaukee metro area. Portions of the trail are on Milwaukee County parkways, shared with traffic, and some sections use municipal streets.
Our tours start from the Cooperage Building and give you the local’s tour of the 3rd Ward/Walker’s Point areas of downtown Milwaukee. We let you choose your own adventure! You pick what bars we go to, or if you would like, we have suggested bars as well. With drink specials set up at 25+ bars in this area, we guarantee you will leave with a new love for the downtown Milwaukee bar scene.
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Milwaukee Pedal Tavern
820 S Water StOur tours start from the Cooperage Building and give you the local’s tour of the 3rd Ward/Walker’s Point areas of downtown Milwaukee. We let you choose your own adventure! You pick what bars we go to, or if you would like, we have suggested bars as well. With drink specials set up at 25+ bars in this area, we guarantee you will leave with a new love for the downtown Milwaukee bar scene.
Milwaukee Paddle Tavern is a unique Milwaukee River excursion. Load up with 14 of your friends, grab some beers, and experience the Milwaukee River with a scenic and fun way to see our lovely city. Private and Public tours available.
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PaddleTavern
113 E Juneau AveMilwaukee Paddle Tavern is a unique Milwaukee River excursion. Load up with 14 of your friends, grab some beers, and experience the Milwaukee River with a scenic and fun way to see our lovely city. Private and Public tours available.
Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals to take up and down the river.
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Brew City Kayak
820 S Water StKayak and Paddleboard Rentals to take up and down the river.
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Getting around Milwaukee & Brewer's Games
Uber and Lyft are very prevalent in the area and a great way to get around the various neighborhoods/cities and to the various events throughout the city.
Note that if you are in town for a Brewer's game, there are many bars/pubs that offer free transportation to and from the game (or transportation with purchase of a drink). A few examples include: Steny's Tavern, O'Lydia's, Brat House, Who's On Third